Course Overview
In this course, students will learn how to create powerful and customized plugins that extend the functionality of WordPress websites. They will begin with a strong foundation in the structure of WordPress, understanding how themes, plugins, and the WordPress core work together. Students will explore the basics of PHP, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, building the technical skills needed for plugin development. They will gain hands-on experience with WordPress hooks, actions, and filters, the essential tools that allow developers to modify and enhance site behavior.
The course introduces students to WordPress APIs, teaching how to work with the Settings API, Options API, Shortcode API, and REST API for modern integrations. They will also learn to build custom post types, taxonomies, and widgets, creating dynamic and flexible content solutions. Through guided practice, learners will understand the importance of coding standards, security best practices, and performance optimization in plugin development.
Students will be trained to create user-friendly plugin interfaces with clear admin panels and settings pages, ensuring their work is accessible to both technical and non-technical users. They will practice debugging, testing, and troubleshooting, developing the confidence to release stable and reliable plugins. Version control with Git, proper documentation, and licensing will also be emphasized, preparing learners for professional plugin distribution.
The course goes beyond technical skills by encouraging creativity, problem-solving, and innovation. Students will be challenged to identify real-world problems and design plugins that provide practical solutions for businesses, nonprofits, and individuals. They will also gain insight into the commercial side of plugin development, including publishing on the WordPress Plugin Repository, selling premium plugins, and managing updates.
By the end of the course, students will have created their own fully functional plugin, ready to be deployed on live websites. They will understand how to maintain and improve plugins over time, ensuring compatibility with new WordPress versions. The training prepares learners not only for careers as WordPress developers but also for entrepreneurial opportunities in the global digital marketplace. With WordPress Plugin Development at LEGAL VOICE ACADEMY®, students gain both the technical expertise and the creative vision to shape the future of WordPress innovation.
